[Goanet-News] Believing in herself... and spreading happiness (by Remediana Dias)
BELIEVING IN HERSELF... AND SPREADING HAPPINESS Since times of old, a woman attained her identity always through a male -- either she was known as somebody's daughter or somebody's mother or somebody's wife. Her plight was like a satellite that kept orbiting around one planet -- the man. She never got an opportunity to shine independently like a star. In other words she could not reflect an identity of her own. However with the changing times, women are at par with men. The new woman is related to society directly. She is no longer confined to orthodox beliefs and traditions. Today she has broken the shackles, captitalised on her own potentials and merits and has carved a niche for herself. The woman of today has struck a perfect balance between her professional world and domestic domain. One such woman is Charmaine DeSouza Fernandes, who with the active support of her husband plays a pivotal role in spreading happiness in the lives of others through her various social projects. Charmaine can best be described as a woman of forward thinking, someone who has great faith in herself and is not afraid to be herself. In the words of her husband, She has a mind of her own but does not impose her will or ideas upon others. In fact she believes in using her ideas and assimilating them to arrive at the best possible decision. She is not afraid to be tough and successful and also not afraid to be feminine, sensual, gentle and caring at the same time. She throws herself into domestic life with the same amount of energy and enthusiasm she has while pursuing her various creative interests. Charmaine takes the best of every philosophy, applies it wherever relevant to her own life and cooks her own homegrown recipe for a living. She gently loves the people around her. She also loves herself as a person. Charmaine is definitely unique in her own way. She believes in living a straight life and looks at reality in the face. She know this is what I am, this is what I am not and this what I can never be.” It is because she believed in her potential and used it in the best possible way that she has been able to rise, break new ground and achieve what she wanted in life. She is respectful of her traditions, values and culture and is not hidebound by them. Excerpts from a tete-a-tete with Remediana Dias rodrigr...@yahoo.com Tell us something about you yourself. - Well, I'm just an average, ordinary, everyday person. Casual and down to earth in my appearance but feisty in my beliefs and what I stand for. I'm extremely straight up and quite impetuous which gets me into a lot of foot-in-mouth situations. What sets you apart from others? - *Shrug* I'm hoping it's my dashing personality and wicked sense of humour. (That's a joke.) This is really hard to say but I think it's my passion for life and my creativity and sense of humour that I depend upon to get me through even the worst situations. I believe there's humour in every strife we face but we just need to look hard to find it. What are your hobbies? - Writing, I love to write. I feel like I can be anything when I write. I can write about absolutely everything from poetry, to anecdotes, to lyrics. I just finished writing a children's fairy story and I am hoping to get it published soon. I am currently working on a novel as well. It's in the editing stage. Writing for me is not only a job but it's a hobby. When I am not messing about online I'm always scribbling lines to a new poem or brainstorming for new stories. I have seven children's stories completed and working on more including a collection of my grandfather's and my bedtime stories. I read a lot too, mainly sci-fi and horror. I write and compose music when I'm bored. I play the guitar, okay let me rephrase that, I try to play guitar and sing. Unfortunately I don't have place for a piano. That's something I miss a lot. I love theater. I used to act with The Mustard Seed Art Company right up till 2000 and then I decided I wanted to pursue music. I would definitely love to get back to acting if I got a chance to or more importantly if I get time. My evenings are quite lazy. I game (mostly World of Warcraft). I spend a ridiculous amount on Facebook. I watch a lot of movies, mostly sci-fi, horror, animated and all the superhero ones. When it comes to sports, I love swimming and cycling. I started karate classes with Sensei Joseph Rodrigues last November. That's my newest hobby. I just got my yellow belt and it's something I plan on
[Goanet-News] Goa news for August 5, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** HDFC reaches out to rural Goa - Daijiworld.com elp groups in the mining belt which manufactured such articles were assisted by the bank in selling them in gift and souvenir stores along the coastal belt ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHPGLVezKd9UTmv5ooBkhsm2bpKXgurl=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=182461 *** Now, Goa Tourism to promote backwaters - Indian Express dian ExpressGoing beyond sea and beaches for which the state is known globally, Goa Tourism wants to promote its backwaters to cash in on the monsoon season. There are many a things beyond the beaches of Goa and the monsoons are the best time to experience ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHMCotldFxf7gNxjLaOHxI78PXAJQurl=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/now-goa-tourism-to-promote-backwaters/1151008/ *** Food poisoning in Goa jail: Prison officials to face action - Times of India dd jail inmates in May. The Jailor of Central Jail at Aguada, Vithal Gawas, is ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG4MPQl8FozZN2rbSpR5-OQu_C-mQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Food-poisoning-in-Goa-jail-Prison-officials-to-face-action/articleshow/21573396.cms *** Week-long bandh in Goa's mining belt from August 21 - NDTV ong bandh in Goa's mining belt, seeking immediate resumption of mining in the state. Mining has been stayed by the Supreme Court, following PILs about rampant illegal mining in the state.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFoc1caTM1dPc9nUij28va5ghJ80Qurl=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/week-long-bandh-in-goa-s-mining-belt-from-august-21-400865 *** Tourists fuel surge in Goa sex trafficking - DigitalJournal.com gitalJournal.comThe report also claims that the Russian mafia is involved not only in drug trafficking and real estate deals in Goa, but also sex trafficking. Secret US diplomatic cables leaked by the whistleblower website Wikileaks confirmed that Russian and Israeli ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF7b4IcXuh59Cdx_Ht39cNxxp4mPwurl=http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/355817 *** High-level panel to probe Goa mining hasn't met even once - Hindustan Times evel committee chaired by retired judge of the Bombay high court justice RMS Khandeparkar to look into various aspects of mining in the state, the committee is yet to meet even once, the latest ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF7JYmm4i0YYp1_IYBzD-2Vo9Mgkwurl=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/High-level-panel-to-probe-Goa-mining-hasn-t-met-even-once/Article1-1103407.aspx *** HC sets aside notice terminating Goa Medical College doctor's services - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The high court of Bombay at Goa has set aside a notice terminating the services of a probationer doctor from Goa Medical College (GMC) as it casts a stigma on his integrity. Dr Lakimchand N Ambapkar had challenged the termination notice issued ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEciVXsviSZhYMCPdS1VQACcU2YUwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/HC-sets-aside-notice-terminating-Goa-Medical-College-doctors-services/articleshow/21607873.cms *** 'Tourism boosts human trafficking in Goa' - Times of India overnment organization, ARZ, which works closely with trafficked women, the UNTOC report says some girls and women working as sex workers in Goa, have been brought from Nepal, Bangladesh and Russia ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEWULdBLjVFuvXkqx_tqs9BZAzrQwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tourism-boosts-human-trafficking-in-Goa/articleshow/21563733.cms *** Goa Sampark Kranti Express extended to Chandigarh - Times of India Madgaon 'Goa' SamparkKranti Express (biweekly) has been extended up to Chandigarh. Train No. 12450 Chandigarh- Madgaon Gao Sampark Kranti Express will leave from Chandigarh ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEH3TV3VA0JdJJCuy59-FwYQWkDbQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Sampark-Kranti-Express-extended-to-Chandigarh/articleshow/21554015.cms *** Goa pitstop: En route to Chennai in a rickshaw - Times of India mes of IndiaHalting at Goa for a break, the Mumbai Xpress 2013, part of the 'Richshaw Challenge' is a brainchild of Chennai Event Management Services (CEMS) in Chennai, where foreigners participate in a rickshaw rally every year. Having begun on July 29 from ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNE7kkA0j5GR4LhSyLmB2uom6tJ51gurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-pitstop-En-route-to-Chennai-in-a-rickshaw/articleshow/21588713.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Jazzmobile 2013 Summerfest Great Jazz On The Great Hill Concert August 10th In Central Park
(http://www.jazzmobile.org) FEATURED THIS WEEK ON THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE: JAZZMOBILE SUMMERFEST ‘GREAT JAZZ ON THE HILL’ CONCERT AUGUST 10TH, 2013 WITH ALYSON WILLIAMS,THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE ORCHESTRA AND THE BOBBY SANABRIA MULTIVERSE BIG BAND Great Jazz on the Great Hill is a free concert co-presented by the Central Park Conservancy and Jazzmobile, and is supported by CHASE Bank, the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, the Harlem Arts Alliance, Harlem Week and The Riverside Theatre. New York City - Great Jazz on the Great Hill is an official Harlem Week 2013 event that returns for its seventh year in Central Park. A social event that brings family and friends out to enjoy live musical performances by world-renowned musicians, snacks from food trucks and family games and activities. Family activities will include the creation of a unique eco-postcard inspired by musical jazz instruments in a hands-on workshop for families, along with lawn games. Performers will include jazz, blues and RB Songstress Alyson Williams (Respected and admired by leaders in the industry, Alyson has shared the stage with jazz greats such as, Nancy Wilson, Wycliffe Gordon, and Christian McBride), The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, whose mission is to revive the music of the Big Band Era and to preserve this music in its living form as its goal is to reestablish Harlem as the Big Band Mecca of the world. The innovative Bobby Sanabria Multilverse Big Band, whose album ‘Multiverse’ was nominated for two Grammy Awards, Best Latin Jazz Recording and Best Instrumental Arrangement. He’s performed with the Who's Who in jazz and Latin music and leads his own critically acclaimed ensembles. The Jazz Network Worldwide is honored to have the opportunity to jump on the bandwagon of the most respected jazz organization in history known for its musical integrity in education, stellar muscial presentations and promotion of great jazz acts. We look forward to supporting them worldwide in all they do in the future promoting jazz says Jaijai Jackson, creator and owner of The Jazz Network Worldwide social network. The mission of the Central Park Conservancy is to restore, manage and enhance Central Park in partnership with the public, for the enjoyment of present and future generations. Jazzmobile’s mission is to present, preserve, promote, and propagate jazz – “America’s classical music.” This mission is implemented through quality jazz education and performance programs: workshops, master classes, lecture demonstrations, as well as out-of-doors mobile Jazz performances in clubs and special concerts in major concert halls. They are the oldest not-for-profit arts organization created just for jazz in the country, was founded in 1964 by jazz master Dr. Billy Taylor and Daphne Arnstein. In July of 2014 they will be celebrating their 50 year anniversary with 18 months of celebrations to be produced. Every year, in Central Park, Great Jazz on the Great Hill brings some of the hottest performers to the Jazzmobile stage. Saturday's concert with Alyson Williams, The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, and The Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band will deliver the same! says Robin Bell-Stevens, President CEO of Jazzmobile. Family activities and performances begin from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. For day-of filming requests and questions, please contact Dena Libner of the Central Park Conservancy at dlib...@centralparknyc.org (mailto:dlib...@centralparknyc.org) or 212.610.6638. Patrons are requested to enter the Park at W. 106th Street (Duke Ellington Boulevard) and Central Park West and walk up the stairs or ramp to the Great Hill. The event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather. To learn more about the upcoming events and to donate go to www.jazzmobile.org (http://www.jazzmobile.org) and for more information on the Conservancy, please visit www.centralparknyc.org (http://www.centralparknyc.org). (http://www.nycharities.org/donate/c_donate.asp?CharityCode=2674) (http://www.http://www.jazzmobile.org/#calendar) CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING JAZZMOBILE SUMMERFEST CALENDAR!! (http://http://www.jazzmobile.org/#calendar) Visit THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE A GREAT PLACE TO HANG at: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network To control which emails you receive on THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE A GREAT PLACE TO HANG, or to opt-out, go to: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/profiles/profile/emailSettings?xg_source=msg_mes_network
[Goanet] Goa news for August 4, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Week-long bandh in Goa's mining belt from 21 August - Firstpost ong bandh in Goa's mining belt, seeking immediate resumption of mining in the state. Mining has been stayed by the Supreme Court, following PILs about rampant illegal mining in ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF9N9snakezLG4RAux5-wijvVXJ7wurl=http://www.firstpost.com/india/week-long-bandh-in-goas-mining-belt-from-21-august-1007987.html *** 'Goa Lokayukta weak to act against errant MLAs' - Times of India mes of IndiaThe fears and apprehensions expressed by activists and NGOs in the past over the ineffectiveness of the Act to keep a check on public functionaries particularly MLAs, are now confirmed, convenor of Goa People's forum Advocate Satish Sonak said in Panaji.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHdtAsONbh1LSCpx3Fi4IdRAoaAjAurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Lokayukta-weak-to-act-against-errant-MLAs/articleshow/21571456.cms *** Week-long bandh in Goa's mining belt from Aug 21 - Times of India ong bandh in Goa's mining belt, seeking immediate resumption of mining in the state. Mining has been stayed by the Supreme Court, following PILs about rampant illegal mining in ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHT1ksIpNHa_XN4ioRro2u_lOTjcQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Week-long-bandh-in-Goas-mining-belt-from-Aug-21/articleshow/21577691.cms *** Goa Government digitises mining records - Zee News e NewsPanaji: Goa Mines and Geology Department has digitised all its records, including mining plans right up to 1930s, following fears that they might get lost during shifting of its office premises. The Mines Department is being shifted to a new location ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGhsbf6zDYcG23pSHnix7eqasCHjQurl=http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/goa-government-digitises-mining-records_866388.html *** Food poisoning in Goa jail: Prison officials to face action - Times of India dd jail inmates in May. The Jailor of Central Jail at Aguada, Vithal Gawas, is ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG4MPQl8FozZN2rbSpR5-OQu_C-mQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Food-poisoning-in-Goa-jail-Prison-officials-to-face-action/articleshow/21573396.cms *** Don't rope in ISKCON for mid-day meals: Goa Congress - Zee News ay meals: Goa Congress Panaji: The Congress on Saturday asked the Goa government to rule out ISKCON as one of the suppliers for the mid-day meal scheme, which is in the process of being overhauled after a string of ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG2YiJ9ICZaQpYgaEKaf5c_E6Q40gurl=http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/don-t-rope-in-iskcon-for-mid-day-meals-goa-congress_866487.html *** 'Tourism boosts human trafficking in Goa' - Times of India overnment organization, ARZ, which works closely with trafficked women, the UNTOC report says some girls and women working as sex workers in Goa, have been brought from Nepal, Bangladesh and Russia ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEWULdBLjVFuvXkqx_tqs9BZAzrQwurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tourism-boosts-human-trafficking-in-Goa/articleshow/21563733.cms *** Week-long bandh in Goa's mining belt from August 21 - Zee News ong bandh. Week-long bandh in Goa`s mining belt from August 21 Panaji: Goa Mining People's Front on Saturday said it would hold a week-long bandh in Goa's mining belt, seeking immediate resumption of mining in the state.a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEVmo_M8Ya3QC9Aa9rmd77DrY4CZgurl=http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/week-long-bandh-in-goa-s-mining-belt-from-august-21_866458.html *** 12 years on, ticketgate trial set to commence - Herald Publications ustralia ODI, trial in the sensational fake cricket ticket case against the nine accused, including then Goa Cricket Association Chief Dayanand Narvekar ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEJwpniYAP59QZYB68nxGkepJUuKAurl=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/12-years-on-ticketgate-trial-set-to-commence/77806.html *** Goa Sampark Kranti Express extended to Chandigarh - Times of India Madgaon 'Goa' SamparkKranti Express (biweekly) has been extended up to Chandigarh. Train No. 12450 Chandigarh- Madgaon Gao Sampark Kranti Express will leave from Chandigarh ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEH3TV3VA0JdJJCuy59-FwYQWkDbQurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Sampark-Kranti-Express-extended-to-Chandigarh/articleshow/21554015.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Parrikar gets the stick from tiatrists - timesofindia.com
Parrikar gets the stick from tiatristsMarcus Mergulhao, TNN | Aug 4, 2013, 04.48 AM IST2comments1inShareShare MoreAA PANAJI: Just like in his tiatr, Mariano Fernandesdid not name the offender, but the message was loud and clear.Freedom of speech and expression is being suppressed by top-level officials who have threatened to shut down my show, Mariano screamed in one advertisement for 'Apunn Apleak Dev Somestank', his latest offering that ran to a packed house.In his tiatr, Mariano is critical of the state government and its policies, and even though the central character is only referred to as Minister-who holds the education portfolio and wears short-sleeved shirts-the target, unless you are oblivious to what is happening around, is clearlychief minister Manohar Parrikar.Parrikar gets lambasted all through the tiatr; in most scenes and songs actually. He is called several things, vanshel (bear), Hitler (needs no explanation) and a devil with two large horns, amongst others. But the most cruel blow, as always, is delivered by Francis de Tuem who drags a replica of a two-faced snake on stage, of course with Parrikar's face plastered on it.Lawry Travasso, one of Goa's topmost singers, also tears into Parrikar insisting, We know just how much you love the Catholics, while Francis de Tuem declares, One year after becoming chief minister, Goans know who you are.In the same song, Francis de Tuem, who has made a name for himself by cutting politicians to size, makes a significant point. I was the only one who criticized you (in the past), he sings, as the crowd listens in rapt attention.The firebrand singer has a point. Last year, most tiatrists were eating out of Parrikar's hand, singing praises and ridiculing the then extremely corrupt government, championed by Digambar Kamat. It's an unspoken truth but Parrikar, to a large extent, rode piggyback on the tiatrists, especially in Catholic-dominated constituencies of South Goa.Now, as Parrikar gets caught in a web of promises and the cry to save Dabolim only gets louder, the honeymoon seems to be over.Parrikar has forgotten everything. We will show him his place (now), Junior Nelson sang in Constantino Crasto's hit tiatr 'Amchem Chintop Tumchem Xinkop'.The crowd enjoys the Parrikar bashing and most singers are called back at least twice on stage. If you are Francis de Tuem and lambasting the chief minister, the whistles and applause simply grow louder.The tiatrists-clearly incensed by Mopa, the recent meat ban, the Vasco schoolgirl rape case, casinos, law and order issues-are making bold predictions as well. Junior Nelson, an influential singer from Vasco, vowed to quit singing if the BJP could bag the South Goa Parliamentary seat in next year's elections. Lawry Travasso claimed the Congress were better and Tony de Ribandar felt it would be difficult for Parrikar to complete his five-year term as chief minister.Parrikar is not oblivious to the criticism from tiatrists. Last week, he accepted an invitation to attend the Gulab Awards, amongst others, for tiatrists, and left just before a political singer was to take the stage.Parrikar may well have saved himself the embarrassment but there is still no escaping. Hell hath no fury like a tiatrist scorned!
[Goanet] WILL THE DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION WORK?
The Right to Information Act was enacted to ensure transparency and accountability in public life. The State Information Commission plays a crucial role, as a watch dog to oversee and ensure the proper implementation of the Act. Sadly over the last 17 months the manner in which Chief Minister Manohar Parikar has gone about trying to hand pick his Information Commissioners it has only been mired by repeated controversies. After the Pandurang Nadkarni and Pradeep Padwal fiasco we are now encountered with the Sandesh Prabhudesai saga. The Right to Information Act mandates that the State Information Commissioner shall be a person “of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance”. The Goa Government on 4th May issued an advertisement calling for applications/ recommendations for post of Chief Information Commissioner and only one post of State Information Commissioner. The deadline to submit the applications was 25th May. On 24th May, my friend Dr Oscar Rebello submitted a letter recommending the name of Sandesh Prabhudesai for the post of State Information Commissioner. Knowing Dr.Oscar Rebello’s command over English, a bare diagnosis of that now controversial letter recommending Sandesh Prabhudesai’s name indicates that the same was surely not drafted by him. So did Dr Oscar Rebello merely sign on the dotted line? The cryptic bio data of Sandesh Prabhudesai which Dr Oscar Rebello claims he has himself complied has been injected with loose, vague and non-specific statements beginning with non-committal phrases such as: Actively worked with in; Involved in; Associated with;Participated in; Associated in; Played Active role in; Interestingly the biodata does not mention any dates, and neither encloses any certificates or other supporting documents. It does not state as to how Sandesh Prabhudesai has the required ‘eminence in public life’. More importantly the bio data is curiously mute on Sandesh Prabhudesai’s educational qualifications. Though after his selection Sandesh Prabhudesai has officially not said a word, he has been privately saying that the advertisement did not require the educational qualification to be indicated. I hope that in his quest to grab the post, Sandesh Prabhudesai has at least read the advertisement properly. It specifically requires the full details of your bio data. There can never be a doubt whatsoever that one’s educational qualification is the foundation and a very integral part of the biodata. Not to suggest that Sandesh Prabhudesai does not have a proficient educational qualification but the only concern is that it has mysteriously not been incorporated in the biodata. In this whole episode however, the most intriguing symptom, is that if he was so keen on the post and felt that he was well qualified for it why did Sandesh Prabhudesai himself not apply. Last year even some retired High Court Judges had the humility and sent in their applications with their bio data for the same post. Any recommendation letter unsigned by the applicant himself is a document which holds no responsibility of truth or accountability. If tomorrow, one or more of the claims made in such a recommendation are challenged or found to be untrue, the applicant can merrily wash off his hands by stating he never made such a claim. Who, then, would be responsible for the falsehood? ….The person who recommended…. Dr. Oscar Rebello ??. We have never heard of any application for a post, pursuant to an advertisement being made by a recommendation and not by the candidate himself. A mere recommendation by itself is necessarily invalid. The applicant for any post can certainly request respected members of society to recommend him but such recommendations can only accompany his signed application. Sandesh Prabhudesai is no doubt at his best in organizing television programmes. I have enjoyed being part of so many over the years. But the job of State Information Commissioner is something much more beyond and serious. You have to be writing judgments after adjudicating on a very evolving law, the Right to Information act. Any challenge against an order passed by the State Information Commissioner lies directly to the High Court. If Manohar Parrikar finds himself under so much of pressure to find Sandesh Prabhudesai a job, the Chief Minister could accommodate him as his Press Information or Public Relations Officer. I am sure Sandesh Prabhudesai would excel in such a post. I am sure Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has by now realized his error in creating an extra post of State Information Commissioner to accommodate Sandesh Prabhudesai. I hope in his current bid to cover up the illegalities, he at least seeks the much needed legal advice of the Law department. The appointment of the State Information Commissioner is done by the Governor, who I am sure like Dr Oscar
[Goanet] Video - Sewage water in Panjim fish market - www.goanvoice.org.
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[Goanet] More evidence falsifying revisionist history
I have already shown with quotes of da Orta that Fr. Ferrao's claim that the word Hindu as an identifier of people belonging to a religion distinct from Islam and Christianity did not exist in 16th century Goa, is bogus. I provide below further evidence that this word with the said connotation did exist in common usage even in the 15th century in India. Here is a translated poem of Kabir (1440 - 1518 C.E.) containing this word, the connotation of which should be clear from the context, as in the case of the da Orta quote: QUOTE Gorakh! Gorakh! cries the Jogi Ram! Ram! says the Hindu. Allah is One proclaims the Muslim. But... My Lord pervades all. The god of Hindus resides in a temple; The god of Muslims resides in a mosque. Who resides there Where there are no temples Nor mosques? UNQUOTE - Kabir (Kumar, S. (1984). The vision of Kabir: Love poems of a 15th century weaver-sage. Concord: Alpha Omega Books) Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] Goan tailors in E.A.
Mervyn, I fully agree with you that it was us Goans who were responsible for the state of affairs. I was only responding to a query as to why tailors were not so well treated . Any misunderstanding caused is deeply regretted. Antonio
[Goanet] Lucian Dias – Last Journey
Luciano Dias – Last Journey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG9IMijJ4pw pics etc http://joegoauk-konkani-tiatr-vcds-films.blogspot.in/2013/08/luciano-dias-last-journey.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
Re: [Goanet] Additional a in Goa Su-Raaj Party
Dear Eugine, The reason being that we see that people tend to mis-interpret SU-RAJ to mean the 'SUN' and not SU-RAAJ which is 'GOOD GOVERNANCE'. Simple, innit? Thanks Eugene for given GSRP the opportunity to explain this vital misunderstanding among Goans. Cheers flo - Original Message - From: Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 12:18 AM Subject: [Goanet] Additional a in Goa Su-Raaj Party Floriano newest Press Release re: Panchayat Raj shows the party has added an a to make it Raaj. May we know what's the reason for the change and when the change took place. Eugene
[Goanet] Jose Pereira the only Goan at Wimbledon Olympics - thegoan.net
Jose Pereira, the only Goan to have officiated at Wimbledon and Olympics, is longing to see the state nurture tennis talent 03 August 2013Football and Goa, lots to write about. Tennis and Goa, not much. Tennis academies in Goa, even less. Government support for Tennis, absolutely nothing to write about. That’s the state of tennis in Goa. But despite these conditions, the state does have some aces up its sleeves.Natasha Palha, the upcoming Goan player on the ITF Women's circuit, is an ace well known, a top ten player in India. Jose (Joseph) Pereira, another tennis celebrity, but not that familiar in the circuit though. He has been to the Olympics, Wimbledon and many first tier tennis championships, but Pereira is not a player. He is an ITF certified White Badge official (Chair umpire, Referee and Line umpire).Hailing from a quaint village in Tivim, Pereira in his early fifties is the only Goan ever to officiate at the Olympics and Wimbledon and probably one of the few NRIs in the world to hold a White Badge as he got his certification done in Qatar where he is employed as a technician with the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning.“Going to Wimbledon and the London Olympics was like a dream come true for me,” revealed the umpire who flew down to Goa on a holiday after officiating at Wimbledon last month. He was the chair umpire for the ITF Junior championship, LTA, Wild card and Junior qualifiers at Roehampton, UK, while a line umpire for the Men’s and Women’s Qualifiers at Wimbledon. He also officiated at the ITF Futures in Manchester during the same period.“I have chaired for top players from Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Pat Cash and has been the line official for most men and women players in the world,” said the father for three who rates the Wimbledon experience as his best. “I was the first official to get selected into the main draw from the qualifiers. It never happens. One has to officiate for 5 to 6 years in the qualifiers to move to the main draw. Only 8 officials from around 250 move up and I felt highly honoured.”Having chaired over 1000 international matches and an equal number of other matches, Periera’s entry into the sport was rather unusual. He was not a tennis player but a footballer like most Goans. He played in all the local leagues in Qatar and his forte was the defence position. But things changed in 1993. “I went to watch the Qatar Open in 1993 and while the games were going on I was wondering what it could take to be a line umpire. A few days later I noticed an advertisement in the local daily calling for people to be line umpires for the following year’s tournament. I applied and was given a short course by ATP officials on line umpiring.” Four years down the line, on March 27, 1997, Pereira was awarded the ITF White Badge representing Qatar Tennis Federation.Making a transition from football to tennis, though, was not that easy for him. “After I became an official, I thought I should learn tennis, so I started taking training session with a top Davis Cup Player from Philippines living in Qatar, and have been playing ever since,” disclosed Pereira who now conducts coaching classes for young players in Qatar. For the records, his last football match was in 2000 in the Qatar Expatriate League, which mean tennis is his new found passion.“I love officiating. It’s my passion. I get a lot of opportunity to take up coaching, but I prefer the chair,” he said adding that Goa has a long way to go if it needs to be a contender in the sport. “Goa needs atleast 5 tennis courts to start with. We have a top player like Natasha in Goa and we don’t even have a single public court. It’s a shame. I do not know what the government plan is for the National Games next year, but they will need good standard tennis courts like those in Bangalore,” urged Pereira whose son Joshua was the runners-up in the U-10 All Goa tennis tournament last year.“The sad part is that Goa is far behind other states in India in tennis facilities. My son has to come all the way from Tivim to Hotshots Academy, Miramar to be trained under Valentine D’Silva. I hope the National Games next year in Goa will give the state a few good tennis courts. I am willing to render my full administrative support, if I am approached to do so.”“If facilities are made available in Goa, it could become India’s best tennis venues, because all tennis players love to come to Goa. India has over 36 weeks of international tennis annually, some of which could be played in Goa,” said the international ITF official who dreams of having more tennis players from Goa in the years to come.Wimbledon and Olympics, what’s next? “I have a lot of scope in India, if I retire from Qatar. In the meanwhile I will continue officiating,” Pereira answers while enjoying the Goan monsoons.
[Goanet] What is wrong with this picture?
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Re: [Goanet] Goan tailors in East Africa
RESPONSE: Jomo Kenyatta first President of independent Kenya had his suits stitched by a Goan tailor in Nairobi - Alleluia Fernandes. Fernandes is mentioned in Theresa Albuquerque's book on Kenya Goans; he came to Nairobi as a young boy and got to stitching for the British Army and then moved on. He was the first President of the Tailor's Society Nairobi. The Portuguese Consul presented the Club with a small Caravel on their opening. I had the good fortune of having my wedding morning suit stitched by the gentleman - can't get into it now! On 3 August 2013 21:24, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: Antonio Menezes wrote: The reason why Goan tailors in the then East Africa were not held in high esteem was because they had little or no knowledge of English language. They hailed mostly from Salcete which in the pre-WW 2 period had . very few English schools. Comparatively other manual workers like caterers, mechanics etc. in E.A. had what one may call the advantage of knowing passable English. --- Antonio, Goan tailors in E. Africa were held in high esteem by their customers. In Tanzania those customers included President Nyerere. The only people who, deliberately, tried to lessen the status of Goan tailors, were their fellow Konkani speakers, Goans. This was (is?) because of the peculiar type of Christianity practiced by Goans. A practice where tailors, and carpenters, and I guess any other occupation that is out of favor, are given 'special status.' Thankfully, soon after independence in 1961, the Tanzanian Govt insisted that clubs end their religious and racial barrier policies. By the mid-1970's the clubs in Tanzania had admitted all the tailors who had applied for membership. Mervyn -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day...
Patti Pagehttp://www.youtube.com/artist/patti-page?feature=watch_video_title - Changing Partners (Lyrics) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KvFy_ieN-g COMMENT: Will probably do one or two waltzes at the Tivim Feast Celebrations today. g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Hi Ixttagot Chukichi?
Hi Ixttagot Chukichi? Mahes mhageli maya korpi, Tumchea lagim kxoma magchea adim, ani; mhagelea chuki koddlean tumgelo axirvadd aslear, hanvem somzuchem; mhagelea zoitak, zoy mell’llem mhunn. Aiz hanv, sontosachea anondan ubetam. Nigtoch voizacho riport, mhojea hatant poddla. Ani tinnem (dotorin) riportar ‘positive’, mhonnchem, hanv avoyponnachea besar asam. Daklo dila. Ixttagot ek mothvache hatiar amchea chalte jinnent. Ixttagoti vinnem hea jogant jiyepak chodduch kothinn. Ixttagot sukhachea vellar vapurtana dukhachea vogtar ek adar zata. Ixttagot eksurponna velar mozot korta ani hench mhajea monantleant soglem niyallun, aiz, Agostachea 4 tarik, Ixttagoticho Dis-a somoyar tumchea lagim, ek lhanxi vinonti korchea khatir, hem potr liktam. Tumi mhagelea jivitan, shalechea bankar thavn ail’le. Amgelo prem-rog kolelji meren pavil’lo. Amgelem prem agttem zonttam-zonttam, mhagelea bapaychea ixttacho cholo mhajer sarkoch mortalo. Tageli dixtt mhagelea sobit rupar asull’li zalear, tumchi mat, mhagelea sobhavacher ani gunacher bosill’li. Fuddlem xikop korunk tumi Bengllur ghele. Tumgelea xikpachi huxarki pollevn tumkamscholarship mellun, tumi Bharota bhair pavil’le. Mhagealea bapain tagelea ixttachea cholea lagin zobordosten logn kelem. Hea lognacher hanv khuxal naslim mhunn, tumkam kolit korunk ten’na mhajea lagim pott’to nhi mhunn tumkam sompork korunk fon naslo. Mhagelea ghorkaracho bapui ek vhodd rajkarnni. Ani tachea panvllancher mhozo ghorkar choltalo. Bapaicho politik rajkharbar toch polletalo. Ken’na ken’na mhoinanche mhoinne Pokxachea vavra khatir Delhi-che vorixtt odhikarache paim duddale ani broxttar duddvancho mal haddun ghorantleo tizori bhortale. Punn mhojea tizoren vo utten mogachi nixannim divnk, mhagelea ghorkar sapuch visorle. Hanv ek khellnni vo dolly koxim ghorant jiyetam. Ghorkaracho lign sombond (sexual desires)dusrea ostoream sovem nichistponnim vhodd-vhodd rajkarnni ostoream sovem, tanchea mobilar ail’lea SMS sondex kollit kortale. Hea sombondi vichar korunk zai naslem. Ani chukun vichar kelear hanvem taptancho mar khanvcho poddtalo. Mhajea lagim, tangelem logn fokt; amche dovloti khatir axill’lem. Mhozo bapui mina dhondo korpi. Him tumkam bhes bori mahiti asa. Gõychea bekaidexir mina dhondenchea prokorannan mhagelo rajkarnni sasu misoll zal’lean,Anti Corruption Bureau-chi (ACB) amchea offisak ani ghorak dhadd poddchi asli. Bapui ani put underground ghele. Ani tanchea sangata komponiche kamdar khoim lipun gop marun asle, Isvorak khobor. Dogam ghorantlea bail-nokrani soddlear, hanv ghorant ektim aslim. Ani tea disa darachi gantti vazli. Gantticho avaz kannar bostam, kallzantle dobb-dobb bizlechea mitera porim dhanvunk lagle. Ani teach khinnant mhagelo mobile vazlo. Mhajea bap’pa-cho fon aslo. Tannem mhonnlem. “pora, tufanank fuddo kor…tujea adarachi goroz” Mhagelea kallzantli birant pois udoun tufanank fuddo korchi gottai mhagelea bap’pachea utrancher mhajea rogt xiramni bhorli. Darachea burakantlean mhageli nodor tumcher poddtam, hanv thodde khinn bexuddh zalim. Tumi kitlo vell darar kottkottailem hi zanniv mhaka nam, punn konnem tori mottea avazar dar thoddun bhitor sortam mhunn dhomki dili tea vogtar, bhanar ailim. Tumche dolle mhojea dolleank melltanch tumchea dolleantlean ekach khinnant adlea mogache ubav ajun jive bhoril’le asat te kollun ailem. Hanv ek logn zal’li ostori hem visrun, tumkam mhagele vengent ghott dorle. Uprant kitem ghoddlem tem tumchea ani mhajea bhitor ek ghutt koso urtolo. Agostachi 4 tarik ixttagoticho dis mhonntat. Khori ani niz ixttagot chalu urchi, hi sogleanchi itsa zaun asa. Punn mhajea sovem tumche ixttagotiche sombond chalu dovorchem dista. Tugelem ani mhagelem ixttagotichem natem aiz thavn portean suru korumya. Kiteak? Mhagelea kusvean ubzovta tea bhurgeache tumi bapui zaun asat. Tumgelem nanv balkak mellom di. | Dekun, hanvem divorce paper toyar keleat. Tumche sodanch zaunk sodtolem…….. Priya
[Goanet] Will the venues /Infrastructure for Lusofonia Games ready in 88 days?
Will the venues /Infrastructure for Lusofonia Games ready in 88 days? Lusofonia Games 2013 Nov. 2 – 10 At this pace, it’s doubtful :-) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9435433676/in/photostream University plateau http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9432670159/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9432676851/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9435459370/in/photostream/ opp GMC, NH17 Athletic tracks http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9435464658/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9435469174/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9435474596/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk73/9435479514/in/photostream/ A short video clip http://youtu.be/6kaxplb1OqE Check the little fellow on wheelbarrow joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
Re: [Goanet] Additional a in Goa Su-Raaj Party
Dear Floriano You mean to say Goans are dumb that they can't distinquish between suraj and Su-Raj? Haven't they heard of British Raj, Congress Raj and now BJP raj? Besides, goonda raj? As far as I know Hindi, Raaj meaning governance or rule in Hindi has no two aa. Sorry, dear Floriano, I didn't find it simple. However, I can be corrected by you or anyone else on the forum. Nice to know that the sun has dawned on the party in its 13th year to make that change, however insignificant, as I believe, it to be. Could you also let us know who is your representative in England? Thanks, Eugene Correia
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: One night at the tiatr (Joanna Lobo, DNA)
One night at the tiatr Saturday, Aug 3, 2013, 23:03 IST | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA Joanna Lobo This Konkani art form was born in Mumbai and 121 years later still finds enthusiasts willing to create space for it in their lives, finds Joanna Lobo A tiatr performance - DNA Scene 1: Curtains go up. Enter stage left. A young man in a black suit is testing the mic. The audience, that has braved non-stop rain, flooded roads and frustrating traffic for this show, egg him on. In a few minutes the problem is sorted and the performer breaks into song. He finishes, the curtains rise and there’s a family on stage in the middle of a dispute. There's a hush now. The uncomfortable seats of Parel’s Damodar Hall start creaking as people settle in for the three-hour long tiatr — Prince Jacob Productions’ Pap Tujem Prachit Mhojem (Your sin, my repentance). The tiatr (a stage drama/musical in Konkani), completes 121 years this year. Tiatrs are doing good business in Goa, where they are staged throughout the year. In Mumbai, the birthplace of this theatre form, it’s a different story. Only a handful of tiatrs are staged now, most of which come from Goa. Among these few, productions by Prince Jacob are the most looked forward to. Scene 2: Two brothers dressed in tailcoats and fake, twirly moustaches saunter on stage and start singing. Prince Jacob, born Miguel Jacob Carmo Luis Fernandes, is best known for his humour, his ability to portray different (sometimes, female) characters and his singing. He and his brother Humbert Fernandes have been working together for 29 years and are a well-known comedy act; their performances always end with calls for encores. Backstage at the Prince Jacob show, the man in question is a complete change from his on stage persona, all calm and collected. “I plan all my tiatrs a year in advance so that people know what to expect. I am honoured that whenever I perform here, I still get a good response,” he says. “People will flock to a Prince Jacob production without any questions. If it's an unknown director, there will be hundreds of doubts — where has he performed before, what is the story about, who is singing?,” says Kenneth (Kenny) Zuzarte, a singer who is best known for his female portrayal of roles. One of the reasons behind Prince Jacob’s popularity is the fact that the troupe can be found in Mumbai twice a year — in January and in July. It’s a similar story with Roseferns (Antonio Rosario Fernandes). In June, the tiatrist recently staged seven shows of Waiter , his 75th production, in Mumbai and Pune. “There are people watching tiatrs and youngsters are keen on joining it. Tiatr is not dying anytime soon,” he says. Scene 3: A side act references Mumbai, making fun of the Bombay-accented Konkani spoken here and the way girls in Parel walk. Tiatr has a long and illustrious history in Mumbai, the city of its birth. The first tiatr Italian Bhurgo was staged on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1892, at the New Alfred Theatre. Tiatrs were staged at Princess Theatre, Bhangwadi (now shut), Mazgaon, St Mary’s Church, Byculla, Rang Bhavan and the Birla Theatre opposite Bombay Hospital. They were frequented by people who lived in the numerous kudds or clubs spread mostly across south Bombay. A few actors were brought from Goa but the tiatrs were produced by Goans working in Mumbai. Eugene Correia has attended around 70-100 tiatrs in the 70s — he would review them for the Free press Journal bulletin. “I would watch one every week. My reviews were quite critical and didn’t go down well with everyone,” he says. Correia could usually be found at Kayani’s at Kalbadevi which was a popular haunt for tiatrists. Today, the base has shifted to Goa, and getting a tiatr in Mumbai is an expensive proposition. The publicity is usually word of mouth, sometimes an announcement is made in advance at churches and flyers are handed out at certain clubs and church events. The Goan Tiatr Academy gives financial aid of Rs 30,000 to every tiatr that has a minimum five shows. The productions from Goa have to figure out their own food and lodging and travel. There are a few halls in Bandra, Matunga, Parel and Borivli that open their doors to tiatrists, but first preference is given to local talent. “It’s very expensive,” admits Roseferns. “We have to organise our own shows, provide lodging, food and transport. If we get a good crowd then it’s ok, else it is risky.” In suburban areas of Bombay, Goan tiatrists and others organise a few shows. When Kenny isn’t part of the audience, he works with the Maharashtra Konkani Kala Sanstha (MKKS) to promote the Konkani language and culture. The MKKS are currently practising for a show that will be staged on August 4. Titled Konnem Lailo Uzo (Who lit the fire), the production is a tribute to the late director and one of the biggest names in tiatr, C Alvares. Scene 4: The two brothers produce a side show about marriage and cars and has the audience in splits Comedy has
[Goanet] More evidence falsifying revisionist history
Santosh Helekar wrote: I have already shown with quotes of da Orta that Fr. Ferrao's claim that the word Hindu as an identifier of people belonging to a religion distinct from Islam and Christianity did not exist in 16th century Goa Dear Santosh, Why must you always sound like a stuck record? I think this is at least the eleventh if not the umpteenth time that you have taken the da Orta quote to beat poor Rev Dr Ferrao's back, and this after he quite generously conceded early enough, that there are different versions of the meaning of Hinduism. And your rantings have been rather boring to say the least. Can't you understand that Victor's essential point is not primarily about there being or not being Hinduism in the 17th century; but that the Hinduism of those days was and is different from the Hinduism of today. Hinduism has evolved over time. For instance what are described as the Scheduled Castes and Tribes who would not have been described as being Hindus and indeed would have been described as being untouchable in those early times now are. And they can enter temples where they were once not welcome. And that although there are some things which persist over the ages, many of the things for which Hindus are aggrieved about today because of what happened centuries ago cannot be used to beat the descendants of those times. For instance the Inquisition cannot be used as a whip to beat today's Christians because the Hindus of those times who suffered grievously were exactly those Hindus who are today's Christians. If you really want an education about the evolution of Hinduism which is where Fr Ferrao is taking his arguments from please do a little homework: You are welcome to read: Sharada Sugirtharajah', 'Imagining Hinduism: A Postcolonial Perspective, 2003 Brian K. Pennington's 'Was Hinduism invented? Britons, Indians and the Colonial Construction of Religion, 2005. Maurice Phillips, The Evolution of Hinduism, 2007 Rethinking Religion in India: The Colonial Construction of Hinduism ed. by Esther Bloch, Marianne Keppens and Rajaram Hegde, 2010 Regards Augusto -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal Moira, Bardez Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
Re: [Goanet] Will the venues /Infrastructure for Lusofonia Games ready in 88 days?
On Aug 4, 2013, at 7:06 AM, JoeGoaUk joego...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Will the venues /Infrastructure for Lusofonia Games ready in 88 days? Lusofonia Games 2013. Nov. 2 – 10 Dear Joe, You have got it wrong. Please read the communique (in Goa's official language Marathi or Konkani in Devanagri). The Gorrment Izneirs are not dyslexic and they have NOT read the 3 as its mirror image. IF 'we' are delayed, it is the fault of those Purtuguez 'peoples' who gave us the wrong impression that the Games are to be held in 2016. In any case, IF the Purtuguez games are cancelled in Goa are cancelled, good. We, from the Republic of Tambdi Mati-St. Inez will have our All Gova Hututu Championship there - as and when possible. jc
Re: [Goanet] A.R.Dias and Sons, Men's Tailors.
Thanks Eric of reminding me of AR Dias and sons. The man was interesting to talk and gave long sermons to me whenever I visited his place near Sonapur Church. His youngest son, Franky, was my friend. I am not sure if Franky or another of Dias's son was Dr. simon C. Fernandes's godchild. Once he told me that he was upset with the the doctor and then added that he would kill me but didn't so for the only reason that the doctor would go to heaven. Both must arguing in heaven and AR must have found a group to listen to his sermons. His sons were terrified of him. AR Dias story of how he became the official suitmaker for the Governor is interesting. Eric, you have heard it. One has to believe it considering he was a man who could go to any length to secure his objective. Eugene
[Goanet] Roland Francis: Beholden to the White Man - Stray Thoughts of a Toronto Goan
Beholden to the White Man. By Roland Francis Source: Goan Voice Daily Newsletter 4 Aug 2013 at www.goanvoice.org.uk Full Text: As any school kid who has had the opportunity to study Indian history knows, a very long time ago, going back four and five thousand years BC in what is known as the Indian subcontinent today, there were the hallmarks of advanced civilization the likes of which would come to Europe much later and to the Americas even later than that. Even the Portuguese who came to the southern part of the subcontinent twenty thousand years after those ancient civilizations existed and to Goa a little after that, marvelled at the riches, the lifestyle, the food and the general opulence of the population driven by knowledge and industriousness. They were led by rulers who had the wellbeing of their subjects, in a sort of democratic system but without its failings which have proven all too common today. The only flaw in that Eden was the desire of individual rulers to expand their territory which made them a ripe target for Portuguese, Dutch, French and English ambition. These European nations had little of the splendour of the natives but they had what counted then as what counts today - superior arms, discipline and strategies. Fast forward to modern and contemporary times, say the nineteenth century and later where the western hemisphere dominated and the rest of the world became either their subjects, vassals or followers. Lets us concentrate on Goa and Goans. Change came with the times. The wealth of Goa slowly eroded and not entirely due to the Portuguese who themselves declined from a world power to an insignificantly colonial one. However Goa being an agrarian society because of the fertile land, the rivers and the monsoon, while other lands suffered from drought and consequent hunger, remained self sufficient. Elsewhere wars came, but in Goa and the rest of India there was peace thanks to our foreign rulers. And thanks to Portuguese neutrality during the Great Wars, Goa was spared even the minimal war-time deprivation that India under the British could not avoid. Goans prospered under the white man. Many of them may have been converted to another religion against their will, but in return they were offered education, music, good law and governance and many opportunities in trade, mercantilism and administration to better themselves and their families. This was not confined to the Catholic community alone - Hindus and Muslims benefited too. For those whom prosperity bypassed, British East Africa beckoned, followed by the Arab Gulf opportunity and England, Canada, Australia and the United States in addition to those who made the mother country Portugal their home. They all prospered under those conditions. For such a small population, they made themselves felt in every endeavour they undertook and in every society they lived. Those who did not excel lived solid burgher lives; law abiding, education seeking, wealth accumulating and just as industrious as Vasco da Gama must have found the subjects of Tipu Sultan and the Cochin and Travancore Rajas on his trade trips there. When the British left India and the Portuguese, Goa, there was great hope. Both peoples had educated and trained leaders whose only interest was the good of the country they governed. They had learned their lessons from the Europeans well, often applying them in unique ways. Gandhi taught the world non-violence, Goans the rest of India, trustworthiness and music. In Bombay not too long ago, the word of a Goan and a Parsee was implicitly trusted. Everyone else had to prove themselves. Freedom seemed a magic word. Somehow it was taken to mean the antithesis of betrayal and it was going to make the lands now freed of oppressors shine for all those who lived within it. Even if it didn't shine quickly enough, the intentions were going to be faultless. The rot took a little while to set in, about 20 years, since the lessons learned under the white men could not easily be burnished. And then with the generations who learned them gone, thousands of years of civilization notwithstanding, all the factors that take a country to greater heights have been dropped by the wayside. India and Goa seem prosperous, but it is the prosperity merely of the moment, like a large lottery won and quickly spent. Take the recent words of the clever Finance Minister. He says he is looking for ways to encourage more FDI as a means to prevent the freefall of the Indian Rupee. That ship has sailed. A band-aid for the battle wound of wastage, nepotism, corruption, crime and a thousand major failings that instead of being addressed are being denied. The favourite argument remains the same as from Indira Gandhi's time: It happens everywhere. A good indication of India's and Goa's future is the ever increasing desire of people to settle overseas despite the currently weak economies and India's still strong showing. They have no faith in the
[Goanet] Mid-day meal in Goa
Goanet Digest, Vol 8, Issue 517, referred to the following link: http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/don-t-rope-in-iskcon-for-mid-day-meals-go a-congress_866487.html http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/don-t-rope-in-iskcon-for-mid-day-meals-goa -congress_866487.html where the Congress Party in Goa says that ISKCON, through Akshay Patra Foundation, should NOT be given the contract to supply mid-day meal to schools in Goa. A Congress spokesman is reported as saying: Our local self help groups should continue to be encouraged and not discarded in favour of ISKCON. Their output should be checked. The sentiments express regarding the local self-help groups is quite laudable. Perhaps all the political parties can offer their volunteers to help in this task, along with the other NGOs in Goa. I expect the Congress party to take a lead in this effort. I am sure that the people of Goa will be grateful to the party. Today (August 4) I was reading the Indian Express, where there is an informative story about Akshay Patra's kitchen in Jaipur, which is feeding 1.25 lakh school children in and around Jaipur. Given that the population of Goa is around 14 lakhs, I think the number of children to be fed in government schools would not be more than this number. So, Akshay Patra has the capacity to undertake the project. The story is available at: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-food-chain/1150776/0 http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-food-chain/1150776/0 An interesting para in the story says: QUOTE Officials admit that the high standards of safety and quality come at a cost and arranging funds has always been tough. Says R Govinda Dasa, president, Akshay Patra Foundation, The government provides 100 gm of raw material (wheat and rice) per primary student and 150 gm for upper primary students. In addition Rs 3.67 is given as cooking charge for primary students and Rs 5 for the older students. The amount covers only 50 per cent of the cost per student and the Foundation has to depend on donations from corporate houses and individual donors for funds. UNQUOTE It would seem to me that Akshay Patra is providing quite a high quality of food for the children, going beyond what the government has budgeted for. If the model of Akshay Patra for both, the food and the collection of donations from the society, can be replicated by others, it would seem that there is an excellent option available to the children of Goa. Prof Amartya Sen has rightly said that economic development can only go forward if the people are healthy and educated. The Akshay Patra model could well be the one that Prof Sen is looking for. If anyone is interested in knowing more about the model, they can see a study done on it, which is available at: http://www.akshayapatra.org/sites/default/files/images/harvard_business_sch ool_study.pdf http://www.akshayapatra.org/sites/default/files/images/harvard_business_scho ol_study.pdf U G Barad
[Goanet] Dadra and Nagar Haveli Liberation
Eric Pinto: I cannot remember the name of the Bombay Parsee who was named the first governor of Sikkim. He was a Maharashtra minister Response: Homi J.H. Taleyarkhan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homi_J.H._Taleyarkhan was Governor of Sikkim from 10 January 1981 to 17 June 1984 He was the second governor. The first was Mr B B Lal. Regards, Marshall
[Goanet] Mount Trash St Mary
Re: Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2013 00:05:19 -0700 (PDT) From: Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com To: goa...@goanet.org goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] What is wrong with this picture Taken this morning (Sunday) at the Chapel of the Mount Mary, Old Goa. http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/Trash-Mount-Mary.jpg Cheers! Which brand of beer? Apparently no deposit bottles in Goa ... Ah Mai ... p+5-3D!
Re: [Goanet] Additional a in Goa Su-Raaj Party
Ooops It should be Raj and NOT Raaj in the line below from my earlier post. As far as I know Hindi, Raaj meaning governance or rule in Hindi has no two aa, --- Eugene
[Goanet] Dias cousins, magnates.
Antonio R. and Saude of Sonapur made small fortunes supplying uniforms to the forces during the War. They accumulated rental real properties then, as did Rodricks of Minerva Furniture who supplied timber. He bought Daryanagar House from the Siddi royals who lived in the palace next door, Queen's Road. Antonio did not get the Bene Merenti - he did not send Dabul any whisky, whilst the Saude kept Vigario D'Sa at Dolours/Sonapur happy afloat. Ayres at Dabul got case-loads from my dad. eric. From: Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] A.R.Dias and Sons, Men's Tailors. Thanks Eric of reminding me of AR Dias and sons. The man was interesting to talk and gave long sermons to me whenever I visited his place near Sonapur Church. His youngest son, Franky, was my friend. I am not sure if Franky or another of Dias's son was Dr. simon C. Fernandes's godchild. Once he told me that he was upset with the the doctor and then added that he would kill me but didn't so for the only reason that the doctor would go to heaven. Both must arguing in heaven and AR must have found a group to listen to his sermons. His sons were terrified of him. AR Dias story of how he became the official suitmaker for the Governor is interesting. Eric, you have heard it. One has to believe it considering he was a man who could go to any length to secure his objective. Eugene
Re: [Goanet] More evidence falsifying revisionist history
Dear Augusto, I am interested in an honest debate about the factual claims made by anybody regarding Goan history in Goan cyberspace. I am not interested in trivial platitudes such as Hinduism has evolved since the 16th century that even the most uneducated of people in Goa take for granted. The factual claims of Fr. Ferrao (which he has made in his latest convoluted Panorama article: http://www.navhindtimes.in/panorama/complexities-healing-process) that I am trying to find evidence for or against are the following: 1. But this statement appears to state the obvious that the term Hindu was a geographical ascription based on the mis-pronouncement of the Indus river and its civilization. Hence, there are complexities about the term Hindu from the semantic and referent point of view. .Fr. Ferrao 2. This is the reason also I had said with lot of thought and caution that the temples that were destroyed do not belong to the Hinduism of today but belong to the seminal Hinduism which for want of words, I used the terms independent worship groups. The more correct word, at least in the context of Goa would perhaps be ‘vangod’. In the 16th century did all the vangods of Goa know or believe they were part of a pan-Indian Hinduism? .Fr. Ferrao I had asked you to provide evidence to support the various revisionist claims of Fr. Ferrao. You were clearly unable to do so. It appears now that you are getting irritated that I am doing the job of trying to fact-check these claims. I noticed that, as part of your efforts to gloss over what was said in Fr. Ferrao's article, you have recommended some book titles for me to read. Have you read these books? Do you know if they provide evidence to support the above two claims of Fr. Ferrao? I will let you know if they do or not (Please don't get more irritated when I do this). BTW, please note that Fr. Ferrao clearly wants to revise Goan history. Here is a quote from his latest article that indicates this: QUOTE In view of the same I said the unsayable in our society. From the reaction of what is said we might hear the unsaid in what has been so far said. What is unsaid is that we have no freedom to re-visit Goan history from the point of view of some radical and revolutionary research. UNQUOTE ..Fr. Ferrao Cheers, Santosh - Original Message - From: augusto pinto pinto...@gmail.com Santosh Helekar wrote: I have already shown with quotes of da Orta that Fr. Ferrao's claim that the word Hindu as an identifier of people belonging to a religion distinct from Islam and Christianity did not exist in 16th century Goa Dear Santosh, Why must you always sound like a stuck record? I think this is at least the eleventh if not the umpteenth time that you have taken the da Orta quote to beat poor Rev Dr Ferrao's back, and this after he quite generously conceded early enough, that there are different versions of the meaning of Hinduism. And your rantings have been rather boring to say the least. Can't you understand that Victor's essential point is not primarily about there being or not being Hinduism in the 17th century; but that the Hinduism of those days was and is different from the Hinduism of today. Hinduism has evolved over time. For instance what are described as the Scheduled Castes and Tribes who would not have been described as being Hindus and indeed would have been described as being untouchable in those early times now are. And they can enter temples where they were once not welcome. And that although there are some things which persist over the ages, many of the things for which Hindus are aggrieved about today because of what happened centuries ago cannot be used to beat the descendants of those times. For instance the Inquisition cannot be used as a whip to beat today's Christians because the Hindus of those times who suffered grievously were exactly those Hindus who are today's Christians. If you really want an education about the evolution of Hinduism which is where Fr Ferrao is taking his arguments from please do a little homework: You are welcome to read: Sharada Sugirtharajah', 'Imagining Hinduism: A Postcolonial Perspective, 2003 Brian K. Pennington's 'Was Hinduism invented? Britons, Indians and the Colonial Construction of Religion, 2005. Maurice Phillips, The Evolution of Hinduism, 2007 Rethinking Religion in India: The Colonial Construction of Hinduism ed. by Esther Bloch, Marianne Keppens and Rajaram Hegde, 2010 Regards Augusto
[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on making Organ Donation possible in Goa.
-**-**- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO the fortnightly discussion event since 1999 --- Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 9th August from 4pm to 6pm at Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa. TOPIC:Organ Donation:making it possible in Goa. SPEAKER: Open discussion We invite you to express your viewpoint by attending the FRIDAY BALCAO. If you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by email to goad...@gmail.com best wishes, Roland Martins --- Don't miss out on the discussion. Information is power, Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !! --- ==== GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mail to: goad...@gmail.com ==**==
[Goanet] Believing in herself... and spreading happiness (by Remediana Dias)
BELIEVING IN HERSELF... AND SPREADING HAPPINESS Since times of old, a woman attained her identity always through a male -- either she was known as somebody's daughter or somebody's mother or somebody's wife. Her plight was like a satellite that kept orbiting around one planet -- the man. She never got an opportunity to shine independently like a star. In other words she could not reflect an identity of her own. However with the changing times, women are at par with men. The new woman is related to society directly. She is no longer confined to orthodox beliefs and traditions. Today she has broken the shackles, captitalised on her own potentials and merits and has carved a niche for herself. The woman of today has struck a perfect balance between her professional world and domestic domain. One such woman is Charmaine DeSouza Fernandes, who with the active support of her husband plays a pivotal role in spreading happiness in the lives of others through her various social projects. Charmaine can best be described as a woman of forward thinking, someone who has great faith in herself and is not afraid to be herself. In the words of her husband, She has a mind of her own but does not impose her will or ideas upon others. In fact she believes in using her ideas and assimilating them to arrive at the best possible decision. She is not afraid to be tough and successful and also not afraid to be feminine, sensual, gentle and caring at the same time. She throws herself into domestic life with the same amount of energy and enthusiasm she has while pursuing her various creative interests. Charmaine takes the best of every philosophy, applies it wherever relevant to her own life and cooks her own homegrown recipe for a living. She gently loves the people around her. She also loves herself as a person. Charmaine is definitely unique in her own way. She believes in living a straight life and looks at reality in the face. She know this is what I am, this is what I am not and this what I can never be.” It is because she believed in her potential and used it in the best possible way that she has been able to rise, break new ground and achieve what she wanted in life. She is respectful of her traditions, values and culture and is not hidebound by them. Excerpts from a tete-a-tete with Remediana Dias rodrigr...@yahoo.com Tell us something about you yourself. - Well, I'm just an average, ordinary, everyday person. Casual and down to earth in my appearance but feisty in my beliefs and what I stand for. I'm extremely straight up and quite impetuous which gets me into a lot of foot-in-mouth situations. What sets you apart from others? - *Shrug* I'm hoping it's my dashing personality and wicked sense of humour. (That's a joke.) This is really hard to say but I think it's my passion for life and my creativity and sense of humour that I depend upon to get me through even the worst situations. I believe there's humour in every strife we face but we just need to look hard to find it. What are your hobbies? - Writing, I love to write. I feel like I can be anything when I write. I can write about absolutely everything from poetry, to anecdotes, to lyrics. I just finished writing a children's fairy story and I am hoping to get it published soon. I am currently working on a novel as well. It's in the editing stage. Writing for me is not only a job but it's a hobby. When I am not messing about online I'm always scribbling lines to a new poem or brainstorming for new stories. I have seven children's stories completed and working on more including a collection of my grandfather's and my bedtime stories. I read a lot too, mainly sci-fi and horror. I write and compose music when I'm bored. I play the guitar, okay let me rephrase that, I try to play guitar and sing. Unfortunately I don't have place for a piano. That's something I miss a lot. I love theater. I used to act with The Mustard Seed Art Company right up till 2000 and then I decided I wanted to pursue music. I would definitely love to get back to acting if I got a chance to or more importantly if I get time. My evenings are quite lazy. I game (mostly World of Warcraft). I spend a ridiculous amount on Facebook. I watch a lot of movies, mostly sci-fi, horror, animated and all the superhero ones. When it comes to sports, I love swimming and cycling. I started karate classes with Sensei Joseph Rodrigues last November. That's my newest hobby. I just got my yellow belt and it's something I plan on
[Goanet] Jazzmobile 2013 Summerfest Great Jazz On The Great Hill Concert August 10th In Central Park
UPDATE (http://www.jazzmobile.org) FEATURED THIS WEEK ON THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE: JAZZMOBILE SUMMERFEST ‘GREAT JAZZ ON THE HILL’ CONCERT AUGUST 10th 2013 WITH ALYSON WILLIAMS,THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE ORCHESTRA AND THE BOBBY SANABRIA MULTIVERSE BIG BAND Great Jazz on the Great Hill is a free concert co-presented by the Central Park Conservancy and Jazzmobile, and is supported by CHASE Bank, the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, the Harlem Arts Alliance, Harlem Week and The Riverside Theatre. New York City - Great Jazz on the Great Hill is an official Harlem Week 2013 event that returns for its seventh year in Central Park. A social event that brings family and friends out to enjoy live musical performances by world-renowned musicians, snacks from food trucks and family games and activities. Family activities will include the creation of a unique eco-postcard inspired by musical jazz instruments in a hands-on workshop for families, along with lawn games. Performers will include jazz, blues and RB Songstress Alyson Williams (Respected and admired by leaders in the industry, Alyson has shared the stage with jazz greats such as, Nancy Wilson, Wycliffe Gordon, and Christian McBride), The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, whose mission is to revive the music of the Big Band Era and to preserve this music in its living form as its goal is to reestablish Harlem as the Big Band Mecca of the world. The innovative Bobby Sanabria Multilverse Big Band, whose album ‘Multiverse’ was nominated for two Grammy Awards, Best Latin Jazz Recording and Best Instrumental Arrangement. He’s performed with the Who's Who in jazz and Latin music and leads his own critically acclaimed ensembles. The Jazz Network Worldwide is honored to have the opportunity to jump on the bandwagon of the most respected jazz organization in history known for its musical integrity in education, stellar muscial presentations and promotion of great jazz acts. We look forward to supporting them worldwide in all they do in the future promoting jazz says Jaijai Jackson, creator and owner of The Jazz Network Worldwide social network. The mission of the Central Park Conservancy is to restore, manage and enhance Central Park in partnership with the public, for the enjoyment of present and future generations. Jazzmobile’s mission is to present, preserve, promote, and propagate jazz – “America’s classical music.” This mission is implemented through quality jazz education and performance programs: workshops, master classes, lecture demonstrations, as well as out-of-doors mobile Jazz performances in clubs and special concerts in major concert halls. They are the oldest not-for-profit arts organization created just for jazz in the country, was founded in 1964 by jazz master Dr. Billy Taylor and Daphne Arnstein. In July of 2014 they will be celebrating their 50 year anniversary with 18 months of celebrations to be produced. Every year, in Central Park, Great Jazz on the Great Hill brings some of the hottest performers to the Jazzmobile stage. Saturday's concert with Alyson Williams, The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, and The Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band will deliver the same! says Robin Bell-Stevens, President CEO of Jazzmobile. Family activities and performances begin from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. For day-of filming requests and questions, please contact Dena Libner of the Central Park Conservancy at dlib...@centralparknyc.org (mailto:dlib...@centralparknyc.org) or 212.610.6638. Patrons are requested to enter the Park at W. 106th Street (Duke Ellington Boulevard) and Central Park West and walk up the stairs or ramp to the Great Hill. The event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather. To learn more about the upcoming events and to donate go to www.jazzmobile.org (http://www.jazzmobile.org) and for more information on the Conservancy, please visit www.centralparknyc.org (http://www.centralparknyc.org). (http://www.nycharities.org/donate/c_donate.asp?CharityCode=2674) (http://www.jazzmobile.org/#calendar) CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING JAZZMOBILE SUMMERFEST CALENDAR!! (http://www.jazzmobile.org/#calendar) Visit THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE A GREAT PLACE TO HANG at: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network To control which emails you receive on THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE A GREAT PLACE TO HANG, or to opt-out, go to: http://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com/profiles/profile/emailSettings?xg_source=msg_mes_network
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] 19th Sunday of the Year
2-Aug-2013 Dear Friend, There are times when life seems great and wonderful and there are times when life is confusing and meaningless. All of us experience conflicting and contrasting emotions in our lives of faith. Do we live for the day believing in good luck or bad luck, or do we live by faith and hold on to our hope? The one who believes in God can look beyond the present and wait for the realization of one's hope. Have a 'hope-filled' weekend evaluating our priorities! Fr. Jude Sunday Reflections: 19th Sunday of the Year: Faith is the realization of our hope! Do we hope in God? 11-Aug-2013 Readings: Wisdom 18: 6-9Hebrews 11: 1-2, 8-19Luke 12: 32-48 The first reading taken from the book of Wisdom, was written for people who were tempted to abandon their faith because of the secular attitudes of the people with whom they came in contact The Book of Wisdom reminded the Jews of a sign of faith and hope for all times: the feast of the Passover, which spelt disaster for the Egyptians, who lost their first-born to the angel of death, but was the night that brought deliverance to Israel, who believed in Yahweh. The message is also for us who live in increasingly secular surroundings amidst people who sometimes ridicule and challenge our faith and its practices. The temptation is to behave so that we are considered modern in keeping with the changing times and morals. Our faith will be tested but we are called to hold on our God who will bring victory from apparent defeat. Pray that I have clarity! Long ago, when I spent a month working at the 'House of the Dying' in Calcutta, I sought a sure answer to my future. On the first morning I met Mother Teresa after mass at dawn. She asked, And what can I do for you? I asked her to pray for me. What do you want me to pray for? I voiced the request I had borne thousands of miles: Pray that I have clarity. She said No. That was that. When I asked why, she answered that clarity was the last thing I was clinging to and had to let go of. When I commented that she herself had always seemed to have the clarity I longed for, she laughed: I never have had clarity; what I've always had is trust. So I will pray that you have trust. John Kavanaugh The Gospel of today has several messages that we could find applicable to our daily lives. Firstly, it reminds us that we have nothing to fear if we have come to know and discover that God is our Father. If we are worried and afraid it is because we doubt whether God is in charge and can manage our lives! Secondly, we are asked what our real treasure is. Jesus says, Where your treasure is there will be your heart also. What do we value most in our lives? The Gospel asks us: Is our treasure the treasure that will not fail us? The gospel gives us two little parables to illustrate what attitudes we need to inculcate in our daily lives. The first attitude is to be ready and prepared at all times, like servants waiting for the master to return from the wedding feast. Life is full of moments of waiting and we easily tend to get bored and loose interest in the one we are waiting for. We also know from our own life experiences that we are ready to wait for a long time for those we love. The last parable in today's gospel gives us an example of the steward who is asked to manage his master's affairs. He can either be diligent and responsible in fulfilling his duties or he can believe that he is the boss and so he can lord it over the others and generally have a good time, feasting and getting drunk. We are that steward whom the Master has given charge over the household of our life. We can go through life believing that everything we have is a gift from God or we can believe that we have earned everything and deserve everything. We have a choice to make: to be responsible and accountable to God: Lord I am ready and willing to walk in faith, even when I cannot see clearly. or to postpone that choice to a later date. Jesus spoke of watching through the night. Faith demands staying in vigilance throughout the night until the dawn arrives. There is no need to be afraid of the dark night of faith. God is there in the night. Watching through the night is part of the life of faith. Stand ready The movie West SideStory is a modern version of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. The setting is New York City and the hero and heroine are Tony and Martha, two youth who belong to different ethnic groups at war with each other. Nevertheless, Tony and Maria fall in love with each other. As the story reaches its climax, they are about to escape together from the hatred of the West Side when their dreams are destroyed by Tony's tragic death in a senseless fight. Tony never expected that night to be his last. He was anticipating his marriage to Maria and the new life they would enjoy together. He had even borrowed money to get them started. Tony was making plans to live not to die. -But
[Goanet] Additional a in Goa Su-Raaj Party
Eugene Correia eugene.correia at gmail.com Sun Aug 4 06:30:11 PDT 2013 As far as I know Hindi, Raaj meaning governance or rule in Hindi has no two aa, Eugene COMMENT: Is Hindi written in Roman script? Is Hindi taught in Roman script? Is there any Dictionary for Hindi word spellings in Roman script? Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Silence is no answer
Politicians or would-be politicians like to remain silent when certain questions are asked relating to their parties. Making big noises in cyberspace doesn't translate into votes at the ground level. The Congress and the BJP has overseas support groups. I remember covering the launch of Friends of the BJP in Toronto which was inaugurated by LK Advani. The Goa Su-Raaj Party. I believe, has a representative in Toronto. I am also told it has a representative in England and, hence, wanted Floriano to name the person so that we know it's official. Isn't it simple to tell us this person's name? What's the reason to hide it? Floriano was thankful to me for giving him an opportunity to clarify the Raaj part. In return I thank him for spelling it out, though unconvincingly. As general secretary/spokesperson, he shouldn't hold back the name of the UK representative. Or, deny if there isn't any representative. A party that projects a clean image of itself shouldn't shy away from letting the people on this forum know the person's name. I'm just surprised why Floriano is withholding the information. Eugene Correia
Re: [Goanet] Additional a in Goa Su-Raaj Party
Dear Eugene, You must stop killing yourself 'softly' on the 'extra a' in the Raj There are other more potent poisons if you need to go fast track. :-) Cheers flo - Original Message - From: Eugene Correia eugene.corr...@gmail.com To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Additional a in Goa Su-Raaj Party Ooops It should be Raj and NOT Raaj in the line below from my earlier post. As far as I know Hindi, Raaj meaning governance or rule in Hindi has no two aa, --- Eugene
[Goanet] Kids, mums who can dance... and a Zeeised version of today's India
Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npd1Q1NuKYc It's called DiD Super Moms and even has a participant from Goa. Here's Cecille Lee Rodrigues in another video, more home-grown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXsLFBDAT_8 -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 f...@goa-india.org
[Goanet] Noted Bollywood actor Anupam Kher presenting State Cultural Awards..
Anupam Kher Panaji Goa 4.8.13 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqChhvPKbVE joego...@yahoo.co.uk
[Goanet] Parrikar, still Parivartan's prince - thegoan.net
Most Xaxtikars cozying up to new crop of leadersNeshwin Almeida | The Goan ,Margao07 September 2013 Pic Credit: Sagun GawadeMar far marlear marumBairo galleari dekhun galumEkuch utor sangattam aumTujea venem konu nam re mhonum You may shoot meYou may throw me outLet me just tell you one thingThere is nobody else other than you(Mando composed by Herminia da Veiga Lourenco Estebeiro) Manohar Parrikar says Salcette loves him. This mando composed by a Xaxti couple years ago, should be music to his ears. The Mood of Goa survey gives the Chief Minister a backing across most parameters of governance. Yet this is a region which is reeling the heaviest due to the mining ban, blames him for his pro-Mopa airport stand and his inaction on the Regional Plan. To get a drift of why he stills leads in Salcette, read and hear the last line of the mando. There is no one else. Yet.Salcette – The land of extremes. The middle path is for those across the bridge. It is here that moderation takes a back seat as everything from food to gram sabhas to full throated agitations swing from black to white, but never grey.Manohar Parrikar is basking in those two colours. The five constituencies of South Goa covered in The Goan-Nielsen Mood of Goa survey went to Benaulim and Curtorim, two very good picks for tapping the Salcette mood and it’s clearly this, as the Mando we have picked to describe Xaxti’s passion – “Besides you, there is nobody else”.The Chief Minister has felt the love pangs. He told The Goan, reacting to the findings of the survey (see interview on page 3), “Salcette is in love with me”.For sure. “In the last government eight ministers including the Chief Minister were from Salcete. Despite the many assurances from Parrikar and some U-turns it’s not a surprise that Salcete people are happy with Parrikar,” said Trevor Pinto, an accounts professor from Salcete.A group of villagers from Benaulim camping in MLA Caitu’s office to get their works passed where quite confident that no government in Goa will be able to provide them a solution to garbage.The Congress meanwhile is in hibernation mode. Most of the heavy weight losers from the South like Aleixio Sequeira, Damu Naik, Joaquim Alemao and few others feel that this Assembly is very stable and will last its entire tenure. They therefore don’t see a need to make an appearance in their respective constituencies until 2015 as the next election is scheduled only in 2017.“Congress heavyweights, Churchill and Joaquim Alemao, Philip Neri Rodrigues and Aleixio Sequeira feel it’s a waste of time to step out and do people contact. It’s better to stick to the new lot of Benjamin, Caitu, Mickky and Rajan Naik since they are part of this government,” said Jayant Naik, a resident from Majorda-Utorda. Salcete gives its MLAs lots of time to perform, he added.But in what is quintessentially Salcette, every love story has a twist.Margao’s Alison Morenas says the parivartan government has not protected the heritage and ancient structures of Goa’s commercial city.“The old municipal building is coming up for demolition. Builders are replacing old heritage structures with new buildings while the authorities give permission to pull down these building, which is utterly unfair,” Morenas said.Here again, this reflects The Goan-Nielson Mood of Goa survey which mapped what irks Goans. And a tad surprisingly, after garbage, the failure to protect and promote heritage showed a satisfaction level of just 14%, one of the lowest among 25 top issues which irk Goans (see page 4 of The Goan anniversary issue, July 27) This is where this romance becomes interesting. It is Salcette and by stretching it to parts of Cortalim and Verna, which demanded that the regional plan be made open to the public, which rose against the manner of land acquisition at Mopa and backed a movement by father Eremito Rebelo against Mopa and for maintaining the Dabolim airport.But Salcette has had a disappointing tryst with the past which forced them to give Parrikar the mandate he got. This isn’t quite the time for chance. It doesn’t come easy. But as The Goan moved through homes in villages, it got one refrain. This is a Goa which is not sitting back. Every day and in every which way people are taking stock of a government they have created. They expect access, transparency and delivery.If the Chief Minister is at a traffic junction and looking at the traffic lights, he can bask in the glow of the green but it’s the yellow light he should watch out for. It can turn either way to green or red. For the moment though, the Parrikar vehicle can pass in Salcette.
[Goanet] Goa news for August 5, 2013
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